• What charges are covered?
  The Hazlewood Act exempts qualified students taking classes at public institutions of higher education in Texas from all tuition and fee charges, but does not include property deposits or student services fees.
• What charges are not covered?
  Books, supplies and living expenses are not covered, nor are property deposit and student services fees.
• Is there a limit to the number of years or semesters a Texas veteran can receive the Hazlewood Exemption?
  No. However, there is a limit on the number of semester credit hours that may be exempted by the program. The exemption will cover all up to 150 semester credit hours. This limit is not per institution, but is a cumulative total per eligible participant.
• How does the exemption work? Will I get a check in the mail for tuition?
  The Hazlewood Act is an exemption from the payment of tuition and most fees. There is no money changing hands with this benefit. The institution the student attends absorbs the cost of tuition and some fees for that student.

The Hazlewood Act is also properly called Section 54.203 Texas Education Code, which allows exemption of tuition and certain fees at any state university for those individuals who qualify. In most cases those individuals who qualify are entitled to 150 credit hours of tuition exempt education, certain restrictions apply. To be eligible for the Hazlewood Act you must have served 180 days of active service excluding your training period, with an honorable or general under honorable conditions discharge.

The Hazlewood Act generally offers exemption from the following:

• Tuition
• General Building Use Fee
• International Studies Fee
• Registration Fee
• ID Card Fee
• Lab Fee
• Medical Services Fee
• Library Services Fee

Students receiving Hazlewood will generally be responsible for:

• Student Services Fee
• Property Deposit
• Books
• Parking
• Special Courses fees for certain courses (ex: Room and Board fees for Field Schools)